Seattle, Washington

First thing we did when we entered the city was head straight to the Pike Place Market, an indoor farmers market where local farmers and artisans sell their produce and wares. The Pike market is famous for the fish flinging seafood sellers who scream in unison and throw fish that people buy to each other. I personally expected a larger market with more venders at a cheaper price. I did however buy some of the best peas I have ever had from the market – yum.

Afterwards we head over to the old town district and took a quick stroll around. We visited a glass blowing shop with some incredible artwork and a glass-blower working. Back to Pike Market for Sushi!! We read in our guide book that Seatlle has some of the best Sushi outside of Japan, so Aleksey and I decided to inspect this for ourselves. Mickey’s Place is NUMBER 1!! It did not even come close to comparing with Mickey.

We visited the space needle and the surrounding park. One of the highlights of this part of the day was finding a free parking spot. The parking meters are even MORE expensive than in Manhattan: $2.50 for an HOUR!!! What the hell! Later we visited the Troll under the Aurora Bridge in the Fremont Disctrict. I had seen this troll in pictures and was thrilled to see it in person. As you will see in the pictures the troll had some company: Christmas Carolers. Next: a statue of Lenin brought to Seattle from Slovakia and a farmers market where I loaded up on fruit.

Back to Pike Market for Seafood!!! We read in our guide book that Seattle has some of the freshest Salmon and sea-food in the Country so we, yet again, decided to inspect the claim. We went to Pike Pub and Restaurant, a very nice and cozy restaurant overlooking the Pike Market. Aleksey got a combo platter with smoked Salmon, a crab cake, and something unidentified. I got char-grilled Salmon on rice pilaf. We both really enjoyed our food – yum yum.

Off to Yellowstone!